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Women seeking permanent birth control now have a new option: the Essure™ procedure.  Unlike tubal ligation which remains one of the most popular forms of female birth control in the U.S, Essure does not require any incision or penetration of the abdomen and can be performed without general anesthesia.  In addition, Essure's non invasive procedure allows women to return home about 45 minutes after the procedure is completed, and return to work generally in one day or less after the day of the procedure.  We are pleased to offer this procedure in our office, instead of in a hospital setting or ourpatient surgical center.  

During the Essure procedure, a soft micro-insert is placed into the fallopian tube through the cervix using a small catheter.  Once in place, the device stimulates tissue growth in and around the micro-insert, forming an occlusion or blockage in the fallopian tube, causing permanent sterilization.  

The F.D.A. approved Essure based on data from two separate clinical trials involving over 600 women who relied on the current Essure design for one to two years.  Among these women, no pregnancies occurred while relying on Essure for contraception.  However, like all other forms of birth control, Essure is not expected to be 100% effective and another form of birth control must be used during the three months following the procedure.  It is important that women speak with their healthcare providers regarding birth control options so that appropriate risk factors and options can be discussed thoroughly.

Doctors certified to perform the Essure procedure are required to attend a comprehensive training program.  Our practice is one of a small handful of practices in Western MA currently offering this procedure.  If you are interested in more information about Essure, please do not hesitate to contact our Essure Information Specialist, Corinne Decaro at (413) 794-8476.  

Here's what some of our patients had to say after having the Essure performed in our office:

"I dislike the prep work involved with a hospital procedure  - I put off traditional sterilization (tubal ligation) because I didn't want to go through surgery.  Having Essure done in the office was like going in for any other gyn appointment." (age 39)

"I thought this procedure was going to be uncomfortable...but I was wrong.  I'm happy I had the Essure procedure done." (age 37)

"I chose the Essure procedure because it is permanent.  The procedure took about 15 minutes and it wasn't very painful; also, no anesthesia was necessary.  I went jogging the same evening I had the Essure procedure done - no pain and no bloating. I would recommend the Essure procedure to anyone who wants sterilization!"  (age 39)   

Please do not hesitate to contact our Essure Information Specialist, Corinne Decaro at (413) 794-8476 if you have specific questions about the Essure procedure.  

The testimonials expressed on this website represent one patient's experience with the Essure procedure, which may or may not be different from the majority of experiences.  Some women may not be good candidates for the Essure procedure.  As with any other medical procedure, there are risks and considerations associated with Essure.  If you are interested in Essure, you should discuss your options with your healthcare provider at Baystate Ob/Gyn Group, Inc.